At least five people were killed in a shootout in the county today San Jacinto, Texasaccording to various US media reports, citing the local sheriff’s office.

Those affected were inside a house and were attacked by a hitman holding an Ar-15 automatic rifle. At least three other people were injured and taken to the hospital “covered in blood,” the sheriff said.

The suspect escaped and is being sought. The reasons for the gesture are unknown. Authorities had received a call “regarding harassment” last night and upon arrival discovered several bodies around the apartment building where 10 people were staying at the time of the shooting. The sheriff believes the victims are Hondurans.